Heavy metal from Mongolia? It wasn’t exactly common in the history of rock and metal. The band that put the country on the metal map was The HU. Their breakthrough came in 2018, and a year later, they played their first show outside Mongolia. I got to see them myself in 2020 at a sold-out... Continue Reading →
The FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL will return in 2027
Following another exciting edition in 2026, the Frontiers Rock Festival is gearing up for three more days of unforgettable live music, bringing together fans of melodic rock and hard rock from around the world for a weekend dedicated entirely to their favorite music. Over the years, the festival has established itself as a must-attend event... Continue Reading →
THE LAST INTERNATIONALE – four shows in Germany in November 2026
The Last Internationale will always be a special band to me - partly because of their brilliant and powerful rock songs, and partly because it was the last show I got to see before the COVID lockdown hit the concert industry hard. It was on February 27, 2020, when The Last International played at the... Continue Reading →
CLAWFINGER – six shows in Germany this fall
Loud, angry, dark, humorous, and brutally honest - Clawfinger will return to German stages in 2026 with their “Before We All Die” tour. The Scandinavian crossover pioneers will showcase their distinctive style and deliver the uncompromising energy that has defined their international status. The tour, which will take the band to six German cities starting... Continue Reading →
Live report AUDREY HORNE & MOTOROWL, Bahnhof Pauli, Hamburg – October 11th, 2026
Audrey Horne have been part of my musical world for quite some time now, and running into this band - whether at a live show, through a new album, or in an interview - is always a good time. These five musicians come across as genuinely likable, dedicated, and driven by a shared passion for... Continue Reading →
UPDATE for Hamburg: BEHEMOTH & DIMMU BORGIR announce the “In League With Satan” co-headliner tour
NEW LOCATION Hamburg: The concert in Hamburg on October 22nd, 2026 has been moved from the Inselpark Arena to the Georg Elser Halle. Tickets already purchased remain valid and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In October 2026, two of the most influential forces in extreme metal join together for a monumental live assault: Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir will embark... Continue Reading →
ARMORED SAINT launched a visualizer for “Not On Your Life”
Armored Saint today presents their visualizer for "Not On Your Life." The track comes by way of the band's critically acclaimed new full-length, Emotion Factory Reset, released earlier this year on Metal Blade Records. The kaleidoscopic clip was created by Costin Chioreanu of TWILIGHT13MEDIA. Comments vocalist John Bush, "The opening lyrics are, 'You already know my... Continue Reading →
KAMELOT announced part two of the Dark Asylum tour
Kamelot have just released their new album, Dark Asylum, and will soon kick off the first leg of the Dark Asylum Tour with KamFest at 013 in Tilburg, the Netherlands. The band have now also announced the dates for the second leg of the tour, and here they are: 05/03/26 - Osnabrück, DE - Hyde Park06/03/26 - Groningen,... Continue Reading →
DRAGONFORCE announce European tour 2027
Following the announcement of their tenth studio album and first self-titled release earlier this week, the new chapter of DragonForce continues with 22 dates that have just been revealed as part of the band’s headline Europe Tour 2027. Kicking off April 9th in Paris, the month-long run will bring the world’s fastest band across the... Continue Reading →
Live report EVANESCENCE, POPPY & NOVA TWINS, Barclays Arena, Hamburg – September 23rd, 2026
Tonight, the road takes me to Hamburg’s Barclays Arena, where Amy Lee and Evanescence are set to take the stage. The band is currently touring across Europe and the UK, with a stop in the autumn city on the Elbe. Poppy is along for the ride as an additional special guest, while Nova Twins have... Continue Reading →
NEVERMORE will return to Europe in 2027
There are songs that never really leave you. And for Nevermore fans, the chance to hear them live again has been a long time coming. Throughout 2026, that wait finally came to an end. From packed festival grounds to their recent shows alongside Judas Priest, Nevermore’s return to European stages has been met with an... Continue Reading →
Live report FEAR FACTORY, CRYSTAL LAKE, HATE & THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR, Markthalle, Hamburg – September 16th, 2026
One evening after Devin Townsend brought a stripped-down solo performance to Hamburg’s Markthalle, I’m back at the same venue. This time, though, the setup couldn’t be more different. The chairs from the previous night have disappeared, the room is ready for a standing crowd, and an interesting package is about to hit the stage. Metal... Continue Reading →
U.D.O. – new song, new video, album details and tour date
2027 marks a unique triple anniversary for Udo Dirkschneider and U.D.O.: Udo turns 75, U.D.O. celebrate 40 years as a band, and Voodoo Ranger marks the release of the German heavy metal institution’s 20th studio album. This very special record release will be celebrated on January 8, 2027 via powerhouse label Reigning Phoenix Music. Today, U.D.O. open... Continue Reading →
Live report DEVIN TOWNSEND, Markthalle, Hamburg – September 15th, 2026
Devin Townsend is in town. The first of his three German shows takes place tonight at Hamburg’s Markthalle, and two words in the tour announcement immediately stand out: solo and seated. Tonight’s performance is part of the Metamorphosis tour, and anyone expecting the full Devin Townsend experience—with a band, massive production, and all the bells and whistles—will quickly realize that... Continue Reading →
THE PINEAPPLE THIEF – six live shows in Germany in 2027
For over 25 years, The Pineapple Thief has been one of the most renowned bands on the international progressive rock scene. Now, with a new album in tow, they’re finally returning to Germany! In October, fans can look forward to the new album “Far and Wide.” The previously released singles “New World Order” and “Hold... Continue Reading →









